Senior Java Technical Lead - Vice President

Job Description

Architect and Lead the Future of Fintech.

Citi seeks a highly experienced and driven Senior Technical Lead to spearhead the re-engineering of a critical client-server application within our Issuer Services domain. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to shape the technical vision and lead the development of innovative solutions for a leading global financial institution. Following the re-engineering effort, you will guide the team in delivering continuous business improvements and enhancements to the platform.

Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on technical leadership and architectural direction for the re-engineering of a mission-critical Issuer Services application.
• Design and implement robust, scalable, and performant solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and modern web technologies.
• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate closely with product owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into well-defined technical solutions.
• Drive the adoption of modern software development methodologies, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the timely and successful delivery of projects.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
• Champion the use of cutting-edge technologies and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a deep understanding of Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
• 3+ years of experience in a technical leadership role, leading and mentoring development teams.
• Proven experience architecting and delivering complex software solutions in an enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Extensive experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with modern web technologies (Angular or similar frameworks is a plus).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Experience in the financial services industry is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a high-impact, transformative project.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Mentorship and career development opportunities within a leading global bank.

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Job Family Group:

Technology------------------------------------------------------

Job Family:

Applications Development------------------------------------------------------

Time Type:

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